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...Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Do not attempt to reboot. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center.... Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
...Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Do not attempt to reboot. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center.... Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
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Please see the bottom side of the main board. 2. Find G1 jumper and short the jumper to clear BIOS password. 11 U22 12 CN19 13 CN13 South Bridge SB460 PCMCIA Connector ODD Connector 24 PJ1 25 SW11 26 SW12 Battery Connector Wireless Switch Bluetooth Switch Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1. G1: CMOS clear Jumper 6 Chapter 1
Please see the bottom side of the main board. 2. Find G1 jumper and short the jumper to clear BIOS password. 11 U22 12 CN19 13 CN13 South Bridge SB460 PCMCIA Connector ODD Connector 24 PJ1 25 SW11 26 SW12 Battery Connector Wireless Switch Bluetooth Switch Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1. G1: CMOS clear Jumper 6 Chapter 1
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..." in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Incorrect password is dead - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load... Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Chapter 4 81
..." in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Incorrect password is dead - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load... Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Chapter 4 81
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...Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System board ...System board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 76. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 82 Chapter 4...
...Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System board ...System board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 76. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 82 Chapter 4...
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Please see the bottom side of the main board. 2. G1: CMOS clear Jumper Chapter 5 97 Find G1 jumper and short the jumper to clear BIOS password. 11 U22 12 CN19 13 CN13 South Bridge SB460 PCMCIA Connector ODD Connector 24 PJ1 25 SW11 26 SW12 Battery Connector Wireless Switch Bluetooth Switch Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1.
Please see the bottom side of the main board. 2. G1: CMOS clear Jumper Chapter 5 97 Find G1 jumper and short the jumper to clear BIOS password. 11 U22 12 CN19 13 CN13 South Bridge SB460 PCMCIA Connector ODD Connector 24 PJ1 25 SW11 26 SW12 Battery Connector Wireless Switch Bluetooth Switch Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1.